HSA Mixed Practice Test #903

Question 1

Western Disturbances:‌​‍

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Winter storms bringing rain/snow to N India from Mediterranean — ~4-5 per year. Extra-tropical. Rabi crop (wheat) benefits. Mavtha (Rajasthan).‌​‍

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Summer

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Monsoon

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Only fog

Question 2

Antonym of HEAVY:

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Light — Heavy ↔ light.

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Bulky

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Massive

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Weighty

Question 3

University of Travancore year:

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1937 — Founded 1937.

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1947

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1957

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1925

Question 4

Short Duration Discussion:

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2.5 hours rule — Rule 193 — up to 2.5 hours.

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5 hours

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Whole day

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1 hour

Question 5

Beyond mere remembrance, what is the most significant long-term impact of regularly observing 'Education Days' (like National Education Day or International Literacy Day) in schools and public institutions?

Accepted Answer

C. It consistently reinforces the value of education, encourages public discourse on educational challenges, and inspires future generations to pursue learning. — Observing Education Days regularly serves a crucial long-term purpose of continuously reinforcing the intrinsic value of education within society. It fosters public awareness, encourages critical discussion on existing educational challenges, and inspires individuals across generations to commit to lifelong learning and educational advancement. While other options describe potential short-term benefits or indirect outcomes, they do not capture the overarching and sustained impact of these observances on societal values and educational progress.

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A. It provides an opportunity for school children to participate in cultural programs and competitions.

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B. It helps in revising the curriculum to include historical facts about educational pioneers.

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D. It ensures that government funding for educational initiatives is reviewed and increased annually.

Question 6

The democratic device where people submit a draft law directly to the legislature is called:‌​‍

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Initiative — Initiative = citizens' power to propose legislation.‌​‍

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Plebiscite

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Recall

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Referendum

Question 7

The Manager asked Reghu to wait outside the room. ‌​‍So he has to be ___ the room but he must not move far ___ it.

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out of/from — 'out of the room' + 'far from it' is the natural phrasing.‌​‍

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away/to

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from/along

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through/near

Question 8

'This box is ___ than that one.' (heavy)

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heavier — Comparative of heavy → heavier (one-syllable ending in consonant-vowel-y).

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heavy

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heaviest

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more heavy

Question 9

The ecosystem includes all living organisms plus:‌​‍

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Their non-living (abiotic) environment — Ecosystem = biotic + abiotic components interacting in a given area.‌​‍

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Only atmosphere

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Only soil

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Only plants

Question 10

Synonym of IMPASSE:

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Deadlock — Stalemate.

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Solution

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Progress

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Success

HSA Mixed Practice Test #903